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  1. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

    daisygarten replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

    After going back and forth, I have decided to get my ADN then later bridge. I will have to attend 7 semesters, total, instead of 5; but the fact is; as a career switcher, I need the flexibility to...

  2. So Frustrated!!

    daisygarten replied to alovelymother's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it was a brave, bold move on your part. It will serve you well when advocating at your patient's

  3. Fall Semester 2012

    daisygarten replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    College Algebra for me... unless I can pass the CLEP in a few weeks (studying now, wish me luck!

  4. Any nursing students with small kids?

    daisygarten replied to tmnursingstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This thread really hits home with me, with 5 kids (from 2yrs old to 9th grade) I have to share something amazing that happened while taking my prereqs: The kids left me alone to study. Really! The...

  5. What is the difference between PCT and CNA?

    daisygarten replied to daisygarten's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks for the insights-- After talking with a 30+ year experienced RN today, I wonder if working as a PCT is worth it. She says PCTs are often overworked and the experience they gain in clinicals...

  6. What is the difference between PCT and CNA?

    daisygarten posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Help! I'd never heard of a Nurse Tech until recently. How do their responsibilities compare to a CNA? or

  7. How many tries did it take you to get in to Nursing school?

    daisygarten replied to spindash's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Inspiring stories! I am a few months away from applying-- hoping for the best, preparing for the long

  8. TEAS V Anxiety*

    daisygarten replied to nurynmarrone's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Good advice! I'm taking mine for the first time in September. I have a study book but am currently putting all of my study energy into algebra (prepping to take the CLEP on the 22nd), when that's...

  9. What is the difference between PCT and CNA?

    daisygarten replied to daisygarten's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I love the shadowing component, like a paid apprenticeship, right? I hope you and your fellow students get offered a position. Can you be hired as a "pre-RN" until you pass your

  10. Take Teas before finishing prereqs or after?

    daisygarten replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I plan on taking mine in late Sept. I will be in the middle of my Algebra Class by then and done will the rest of the prereqs. I also checked out a TEAS study book from the library that I hope to...

  11. Thinking of nursing, but want to do the education correctly...

    daisygarten replied to algerflogn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going the other way-- I also have a BA and a Master's degree in a non-nursing major. I looked into the accelerated BSN and nearly changed the course of my prereqs to apply. But after I weighed...

  12. ADN or BSN?

    daisygarten replied to melmobley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not to sound dumb, but what is ADN? Associate Degree Nurse? I thought it was

  13. What type of full-time jobs can you work while going to nursing school?

    daisygarten replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds good-- Give me few days to have an inbox, tho. I'm new and on "inbox probation" :) Our district has done the same, furloughs, paycuts, retirement cuts-- its

  14. No More Prereqs!!!

    daisygarten replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats and thanks for the encouragement!! Best wishes for your next step! I crammed three pre-reqs in this summer (burning the midnite oil tonight) and have one more to go... Planning to apply in...

  15. What type of full-time jobs can you work while going to nursing school?

    daisygarten replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I waited the 3-or- more years I need to really stock up, with one of ours starting high school this year and two close behind, I would never make it! High school is a money pit in and of itself....

  16. What type of full-time jobs can you work while going to nursing school?

    daisygarten replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to be in the same boat as you (hopefully) in Fall of 2013. I have 5 kids and am currently a teacher. How I wish nursing school started in summer! That would at least cover income for a...